JavaScript Crash Course: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming

A fast-paced, thorough programming introduction that will have you writing your own software and web applications in no time.

Like Python Crash Course, this hands-on guide is a must-have for anyone who wants to learn how to code from the ground up--this time using the popular JavaScript programming language.

JavaScript is the programming language of the internet--the secret sauce that makes websites dynamic, responsive, and all-around awesome. This fast-paced tutorial quickly teaches total beginners how to code in this popular, easy-to-learn language. Light-hearted and hands-on, the book introduces you to programming essentials through fun examples, hands-on exercises, and cool projects like building a Pong-style computer game. You'll discover all of the important aspects of the language (without delving into expert-level nitty-gritty details or confusing jargon) as you develop a fast knack for programming with JavaScript.

• Learn fundamental JS coding concepts, including objects, functions, arrays, and loops
  
• Explore key web programming topics, like interactivity and drawing graphics with Canvas
  
• Use JavaScript to make games, apps, and even create music
  

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: No Starch Press
Published: 03/05/2024
ISBN: 9781718502260
Pages: 376